Palm and Pine Podcast

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast , the boys of Old Florida kick things off with legendary tall tales from classic Florida and unforgettable stories from their time in the U.S. Army — full of grit, humor, and the kind of memories you only earn the hard way. Then things take a sharp turn into Florida Man madness , featuring one of the wildest dating app disasters yet — a...

Send us Fan Mail In this wild Florida-packed episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast , the boys of Old Florida dive headfirst into legendary Florida tall tales , outrageous Florida Man news , and the kind of chaos you can only find in the Sunshine State. From catching a mess of square grouper (aka cocaine fish) to a stolen Stanley Cup caper , this episode covers the most unbelievable, hilarious, and...

Send us Fan Mail On this wild and wide-open episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast , the boys of Old Florida welcome Cousin Russ for a jam-packed conversation on the future of green energy in Florida , the rapid expansion of data centers across the Sunshine State , and what it means for Florida’s environment, economy, and communities. Cousin Russ also delivers an optimistic and spirited update on th...

Send us Fan Mail New year, new blues. The Palm and Pine crew drops their latest blues track, “Susie Wong’s Asian Massage,” and then dives headfirst into the first major Florida headlines of 2026. From cultural oddities to stories only Florida could produce, this episode sets the tone for the year ahead—unfiltered, unapologetic, and soaked in Southern heat. Support the show Introduction by Butch Fa...

Send us Fan Mail Professor Barlow puts the Riddler on the hot seat today, attempting to guess just how many fired football coaches and former college presidents are still drawing a paycheck from the University of Florida. From there, the boys dive headfirst into some of the most unbelievable—but very real—Florida news making headlines right now. A 21-year-old Florida man is arrested for illegally...

Send us Fan Mail Step back in time with us on this special Palm and Pine Podcast episode as Professor Barlow takes you through a full, authentic old-fashioned cane syrup boil from start to finish. Using footage he captured on the homestead, we walk through every step of this age-old Florida tradition—just as settlers and pioneers once did to make their yearly supply of pure, rich sugar. From homeg...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the day, folks—our much-anticipated Three-Eyed Atlus Raffle has arrived on the Palm and Pine Podcast! 🎉Join us for a wild, good-natured, Florida-flavored celebration as we draw for an incredible lineup of prizes, including: ✨ Annual paid Patreon membership ✨ Official Palm and Pine gear ✨ A preloaded Texit Coin ✨ Barlow & Sons homemade cane syrup ✨ Signed edition...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast , we sit down with Florida author Frances Nevill , whose new book Coquina Soup: Collected Stories is already sparking conversations across the Sunshine State. Blending memory, place, folklore, and Florida’s unmistakable sense of wildness, Frances weaves stories that feel both timeless and unmistakably local. We explore her inspirations,...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast , the boys of Old Florida sit down with renowned wildlife biologist Dr. Chris Jenkins , CEO of The Orianne Society , to explore one of the most mysterious and iconic creatures of the Southeast — the Eastern Indigo Snake , known by many as “the Emperor of the Forest.” From its deep roots in Florida’s wildest habitats to the thr...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Palm & Pine Podcast , the boys of old Florida are knee-deep in No Nut November — a whole month of surviving without a single boiled peanut. In true Florida fashion, they drop their brand-new hit single “Sat Day Coming,” a musical tribute to a timeless Southern truth: when someone says they’ll do it “Saturday,” they sure don’t mean this Saturday. Then it’s on to th...

Send us Fan Mail The boys of old Florida are bracing for hard times as the government shuts down EBT and food stamps — but these Florida natives know how to survive! From squirrel stew to swamp wisdom, Steve and Doug dive into the old-time ways folks used to keep food on the table. Then, it’s a wild ride through the latest Florida Man headlines — including a bizarre Disney World mermaid scandal an...

Send us Fan Mail The Boys of Old Florida sit down with Jeh Horton , a TexitCoin expert, to unpack TexitCoin’s first-year hashrate growth , what it means for mining profitability , and how it all fits into the broader Bitcoin and crypto landscape. We cover hash rate trends , network difficulty , ROI considerations , and what miners should watch next season—plus some Old Florida humor about losing t...

Send us Fan Mail Join The Boys of Old Florida on the Palm & Pine Podcast for Part 2 of their interview with Chiefland native Luther Beauchamp — attorney, storyteller, and seasoned public speaker. In this episode, Luther shares more of his unforgettable Southern tales and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road as a professional speaker. From church pulpits to corporate sta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast , the boys of Old Florida welcome Luther Beauchamp —a Chiefland native, attorney, author, and nationally recognized speaker whose journey blends small-town roots with big-time impact. A graduate of Chiefland High (1961), Florida State University (1964), and Vanderbilt Law (1968) , Luther built a respected law practice in Chiefland bef...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast , the boys of Old Florida show some Asian love after discovering a surge of international listeners across Asia! 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇻🇳 From hilarious Florida Man news stories to unforgettable Asian restaurant experiences in Florida , this episode is all about cultural flavor, wild stories, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re here for Florida’s craz...

Send us Fan Mail Join the Palm & Pine Podcast boys of Old Florida as they head out on a special field trip to one of Steve’s giant custom-built bat houses ! This live episode was recorded at Alliance Dairies in Gilchrist County, Florida , where thousands of bats take to the skies at sunset for their nightly hunt. Steve Barlow has designed and built these specialty “monster bat houses” installe...

Send us Fan Mail Join the boys of Old Florida on today’s Palm & Pine Podcast for a special announcement! Tonight, October 23, 2025, the crew will be going LIVE on the Palm & Pine YouTube Channel from one of biologist Steve Barlow’s legendary Big Bat House units . As the sun sets around 7 PM Eastern, watch thousands of bats take flight into the Florida evening sky—an unforgettable natural s...

Send us Fan Mail The boys of Old Florida are back with another wild ride on the Palm & Pine Podcast ! 🍂 While most folks bundle up in fall, down in Florida “cool weather” means anything under 89 degrees. In this episode: •🦇 Wildlife biologist Steve goes batty as Halloween approaches—sharing bat facts and teasing a live stream from one of his legendary Big Bat Houses . •🎶 Doug and Steve debu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Palm and Pine Podcast , where the boys of old Florida bring you the first official Fall episode ! 🍂 Of course, in Florida, that means a single palm frond hits the ground and the snowbird car tags from Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Canada roll in. In this wild ride of an episode: • Florida Trivia : Steve stumps Professor Doug right out of the gate. • Florida Man...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Palm & Pine Podcast , the boys of Old Florida welcome Blair Updike , a celebrated Florida artist and proud 8th-generation Floridian . Blair shares how her deep roots in the Sunshine State inspire her art, capturing the landscapes, culture, and history of Real Florida . From her family’s heritage to the details hidden in her brushstrokes, Blair’s...

Send us Fan Mail The Palm and Pine Podcast is back with a Florida-sized celebration of the Fall Equinox —the holiday every Floridian secretly loves. In this episode, the boys of Old Florida dig deep into the Sunshine State’s wild past and present with stories you won’t hear anywhere else: •🌾 Cattle Country Memories : Growing up working cows and wrangling wild bulls in the backwoods of Florida. •❄...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the mysteries of sound, spirit, and ancient wisdom with legendary horror film composer Alan Howarth in this mind-expanding episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast! The boys of old Florida dive deep into an exclusive interview with Alan Howarth, the visionary sound designer and synth maestro behind John Carpenter’s iconic movies like Escape from New York, Halloween II, Hallowee...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the wild heart of the Sunshine State with the Boys of Old Florida on this explosive episode where Florida Cracker wisdom meets hardcore scientific analysis of the craziest local and global headlines shaking up Florida news in September 2025! Kicking off with breaking Tampa FL madness: a hyped-up Florida Man chugs Florida Man beer, strips butt naked on the interstate, sto...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the mysteries of sound, spirit, and ancient wisdom with legendary horror film composer Alan Howarth in this mind-expanding episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast! The boys of old Florida dive deep into an exclusive interview with Alan Howarth, the visionary sound designer and synth maestro behind John Carpenter’s iconic movies like Escape from New York, Halloween II, Hallowee...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the wild, weird world of Florida with Florida Man Frenzy ! In this episode, our crack team of Florida Man journalists unravels the bizarre 3-Eyed Atlas phenomenon , delivering exclusive updates on the celestial oddity and details on the Palm and Pine Podcast Raffle , set to draw when the mysterious 3-Eyed Atlus reappears in early December. We go deep into Florida’s kinky...